Crime Stoppers seeks tips on fatal hit-and-run

The Crime Stoppers organization on Friday is scheduled to announce a $1,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the motorist who struck and killed a Washington Township woman walking home after a night of socializing.

Sandra Loepp, 37, went out with friends to Santino’s nightclub on Old Van Dyke near 27 Mile Road on Dec. 15. She decided to walk home sometime after midnight but never made it.

The following morning, her body was discovered near a mailbox in the parking lot of the Washington Township Mobile Home Park near 28 Mile Road, about a mile from the restaurant. Investigators believe her body was dragged for about an eighth of a mile before the driver got out and dislodged it in the parking lot before driving off.

Macomb County Sheriff Tony Wickersham said police are looking for the public’s help in solving the case since no witnesses have come forward. He’s hoping the reward may be the incentive someone needs to provide crucial information.

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Loepp has two children from a previous relationship and one son with her husband. She also was the stepmother to her husband’s two children.

A former resident of Casco Township in St. Clair County and Macomb Township, she recently began attending Woodside Bible Church in Romeo.

Crime Stoppers officials will join the sheriff at a news conference scheduled for noon Friday to announce the reward. Tips may be provided anonymously to 1-800-SPEAK UP (800-773-2587), online at www.1800speakup.org or text CRIMES (274637).